Scarlet fever, or scarlatina, is a bacterial infection that causes a distinctive bright red sandpaper-like rash.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged people to be vigilant when it comes to spotting the signs of a contagious ...

The warning comes with an image that outlines symptoms such as a bumpy rash, a high temperature, sore throat, a 'strawberry' tongue, and swollen glands. The NHS website also adds: “Scarlet fever is a ...

Thankfully, scarlet fever is treatable with antibiotics ... bumps on the chest and abdomen before spreading. The rash feels like sandpaper and turns the skin pink or red on lighter complexions ...

UKHSA said: "Scarlet fever mostly affects young children. While it's usually a mild illness, it can become serious if left ...

However, 12 to 48 hours after this starts, it's likely that scarlet fever's more distinguishable symptoms will set in. A bumpy rash that feels like 'sandpaper' may come as part of this.

Although, they also warn that scarlet fever could become "serious ... then spreads. The rash makes your skin feel rough, like sandpaper. Show more One of the symptoms includes 'strawberry tongue ...

Scarlet fever (scarlatina) is an infectious disease ... although the palms and soles are not usually affected. The rash is red and ‘pinpoint’, with a rough texture like sandpaper. On Black or brown ...

After these initial signals, within 12 to 48 hours, more distinct symptoms indicative of scarlet fever typically emerge, reports Surrey Live. One notable signpost is a sandpaper-like rash which ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned parents to call their GP practice if they or their children have symptoms of scarlet fever ... A bumpy rash Fever Sore throat 'Strawberry' tongue ...